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Utah Senate urges caution on Free Trade Area of the Americas after heated debate
Summary
Senators debated a resolution urging federal caution on the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). Sponsor Sen. Jason Thomas cited job losses tied to prior trade agreements; opponents said state lawmakers lack time and information to judge the international pact. The resolution was advanced for further consideration.
Senators on the Utah State Senate floor on Feb. 3 debated a resolution urging Congress to slow consideration of the Free Trade Area of the Americas, with sponsor Senator Jason Thomas arguing past trade agreements have cost American manufacturing jobs and harmed Utah workers.
"We shouldn't get into another one until we have a better track record with the ones we've…
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